Meaning of preppy | Babel Free
ˈpɹɛ.piDefinitions
Being or relating to something (such as clothing) that is typical of students at prep schools.
US, derogatory, often
Equivalents
Français
preppy
Examples
“I'll pick⟳ you up after the party. Let's see⟳, there'll be all that deep preppy conversation, preppy dancing, piles of preppy fun. Party starts at nine, I'll pick⟳ you up at nine fifteen.”
“So, Jam, who did your wardrobe, Tad the preppie sailboat captain?”
“Take⟳ off all your preppy clothes / You know⟳, you're not foolin' / Anyone when you become⟳ / Somebody else 'round everyone else / You're watchin' your back like⟳ you can't relax⟳ / You're tryna be cool / You look⟳ like⟳ a fool to me”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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